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National Tender Manager

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Role family
Supply chain
Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$105,000 – $125,000 per year
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
20 Sept 2026

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Shaping the Future of Logistics- Your Career Starts at Röhlig

Whether it’s sea freight, air freight, or contract logistics, at Röhlig Logistics you’ll help create tailor-made solutions that move the world forward. As a global, family-owned company founded in Bremen, Germany in 1852, we’ve built our reputation on reliability and trusted partnerships.

Röhlig USA delivers a customized supply chain solutions through a network of over 2,700 employees worldwide. As a privately owned company, we focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service. Our U.S. team is growing rapidly, driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success.

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing National Tender Manager to join our growing team.

What you will do:

Handle USA client tenders

Handle USA part of tenders originating in other countries

Prospecting, qualification, distribution and monitoring / management of outgoing tenders for Rohlig business in collaboration with other teams

Work together with other pricing / tender / procurement desks around the world

Work closely with USA Procurement / Sales and Management teams

Contact carriers / negotiate rates if needed

Collect rates from various stakeholders and ensure professional on-time delivery to customers

Critically review and determine market correct rate levels

Determining and implementing tender closing strategies according to customers’ specifications

Updating all spreadsheets, databases and company sales records

Control the key milestones within each submission

Provide feedback to all teams on competitiveness in tender participations

Record feedback on tenders handled so as to learn from every tender participation with the purpose of improving Rohlig competitiveness

Ensure a high performance, results focused, culture / environment within the department

General sales support functions as / when needed on flexible basis

Back up for pricing team and Procurement when someone is out

Administration:

Monitor competitor activity and industry trends

Assist in the production of monthly statistical tender report

Attend meetings with sales team members if applicable

Attend training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills if applicable

Performance measures:

Interacts effectively through communication, writing and professional presentation in order to deliver successful business results

Excellence in service delivery - displays good interdepartmental relationships and ensures customers, suppliers and overseas agents needs are a primary function of one's actions and decisions while

developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Ensure tender / offer accuracy

Ensure tenders are submitted consistently ahead of the deadlines set by the tender author

Financial Awareness - Has an understanding of the key financial principles that reflect and drive profitability and as part of the team ensure the department achieves its financial and quality objectives. Adhere to the minimum standard to which Röhlig USA is committed (ISO 9001 2008, ISO 14001:2004), and implementation of Röhlig USA Procedures, financial and quality objectives

What you will bring:

High school graduate. Some college or certifications preferred.

Freight forwarding procedures, regulations & departments.

Essentially 2-4 years of industry related experience

Excellent Customer Services skills

Proven Sales and Business selling ability

Excel skills

Flexible, proactive, highly adaptable

Creative

Highly motivated and results driven

Demonstrates outstanding people skills

Determines best customer solutions

High attention to detail / analytical

Business savvy and customer driven

Closes the sale

What we offer:

At Röhlig, we believe in supporting our employees' well-being, growth, and work-life balance. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to empower you both personally and professionally:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Keeping you and your family healthy is our priority.

401(k) Plan with Company Match – We’re invested in your future and help you save for retirement.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Whether you’re planning a vacation, taking care of personal needs, or just need a mental health day, we’ve got you covered.

Supportive Work Environment – From career development opportunities to a collaborative culture, we ensure you feel valued every step of the way.

Salary-$105,000-$125,000.

If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter and your well-being is supported, we’d love to have you on board.

Join our international team of more than 2,700 colleagues across 35+ countries and collaborate on exciting projects for customers around the world. You’ll work in a supportive, trust-based, and collaborative environment that values open communication and empowers you to share your ideas and grow professionally. At Röhlig, we’re committed to helping you build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance — because we believe success is best achieved together.

Apply now and shape the future of logistics with us!

For further information about the position or the application process, please reach out to:

Mark Aulisio

Talent Acquisition Manager

mark.aulisio@rohlig.com

More information on www.rohlig.com .

About the recruitment process:

Please note that only applications submitted through our application portal will be considered. Applications and resumes sent via email will not be reviewed. We kindly ask you to use the provided link in the job advertisement.

We work continuously for more diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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